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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Simon Van Booy Super Duper Giveaway!!!

This post is now closed to further entries. Results coming, soon!

No, Simon doesn't come with the books. Sorry. :)

HarperPerennial has graciously agreed to let me host a giveaway of Simon Van Booy's fabulous books of short stories to promote the re-release of The Secret Lives of People in Love. I'm a serious Van Booy Fangirl, you see, so I asked what I could do to help promote him. This is not something you'll see me doing often at Bookfoolery as I'm limiting my drawings to only authors or books I already know I love. And I absolutely think Simon's writing is the bees' knees. You undoubtedly know that if you've hung around my blog.

So, what can you win? I'm offering up 4 copies of each of Simon's books, but you can only choose one:

The Secret Lives of People in Love

OR

Love Begins in Winter

Who, What, When, Where, Why, How (aka, "The Rules") - Warning: You must follow all the rulesor you will be struck by lightning, shoved into the mud and tossed out of the drawing!!! Okay, I'm kidding. You'll just be kicked in the shins and tossed out.

1. Choose. Which book would you like to win? You can only win one!! Tell me your choice and leave me your email. If you don't leave your email, I will reject your entry -- it won't even show up in the comment section. I moderate, so I have the power. Mwah-ha.

2. Think like a North American and be one. HarperPerennial will send the books directly and they prefer to ship within the U.S. or Canada. No P.O. Boxes. You must have a street address.

3. One person, one entry. There are no opportunities for extra entries in this drawing and you may only sign up once.

3 1/2. The drawing will be held on Sunday, March 7 unless I change my mind. It's a woman's prerogative, you know. This is not technically a rule. I just wanted #4 to stay fresh in your mind.

4. Swear on a stack of tomatoes that you will read this book - not sell it, not swap it until you've *read it*. A promise will do, if you're not into swearing.

I may be away from the computer for a few days, so don't fret if your comment doesn't show up. We've got some things to attend to and since I moderate, comments don't show up until I've approved them.

You *are* Andrea, right? I didn't like the followers thing in the sidebar because it seemed to me it smacked of the "who is the most popular" thing of junior high days. You can get to it through my "About" page and it's just like a reader but the posts of people you follow appear on . . . I think it's the Dashboard of your Blogger blog, if you've got one. I probably ought to figure out how to set up a link so people can subscribe to my blog by email. Do you know how to do that? I just haven't bothered.

I'm Simon's editor for Pobble's Way (Flashlight Press, fall 2010) and I would love copies of Love Begins in Winter and The Secret Lives of People in Love. Even if I don't win, I want to send you our April release, That Cat Can't Stay, pursuant to your request: "Meanwhile, Bookfool is willing to review any and all books that have to do with cats or kittens."editor (at) FlashlightPress (dot) com

I can sort of do somersaults, not that it's in the rules, but I am just as excited as Wendy so thought I would add this. And like Jill, I intend to follow the rules:1.The Secret Lives of People in Love2.bkclubcare AT gmail DOT com3. I live in the Commonwealth of Mass which is in New England which is within the USA.4. I promise to read this even though I have yet to read Love Begins in Winter which I own and now am wondering how I got it exactly but I am very excited about reading it. I loaned it to a friend first and she LOVED it very much so it's on my March list. Hope you forgive me for that.

I'd actually take either book since you've raved so enthusiastically about Simon, but I'll throw my hat in the ring for Secret Lives of People in Love. Can I bribe you in some fashion? Oh, well, it was worth a shot.Tammy

Most of you are pretty good at following all the rules. Fortunately, I know I don't have to worry about you because all of you know I can find you and kick your shins if you don't read Simon's book. Oh, dear. I feel another "Mwah-ha" coming on.

Dare I admit I have never read any of Simon's books? Please, please, please don't hold that against me. Instead think of it as an opportunity to enlighten me by awarding me Love Begins in Winter!I promise, cross my heart and hope to die, that I will read this book before passing it along!I can be reached at:

1)The Secret Lives of People in Love. I won't lie I've never read any of Simon's books but the description of the book and some of the quotes I read like, "It is the afternoon of my birthday, but still the morning of my life. I am walking on the Pont des Arts." have me intrigued.

My email is LuxAeterna2@gmail.com

2) I do live in North America, Georgia in fact.

3)Yep one person.4)I will put this book on my "to be read" bookshelf and it will go no where until I have read it cover to cover.

Can I throw my hat into the ring for The Secret Lives of People in Love? I already own Love Begins in Winter and love it! Like Care, I too live in Massachusetts, which as she said is in the U.S. of A. My e-mail addy is: teadrnkr36@yahoo.com

Yes woman, I am Andrea. Going to try my hand at this blogging stuff again. Oh, I have followed a few people by now. I love the option of Next Blog to take me to a random blog. You find some good blogs that way. Ok, so when you "follow" someone the new posts actually do come up on Dashboard. I want to know how to have the new posts sent to my e-mail though.

Ok, after reading your interview with Simon I can't pass up the chance to read either one of his books. He sounds like a wonderful human being and anybody that would want to live in Little Rock or Mobile is my kind of guy.pjhess55athotmail.com

Yes, you certainly may. I love asparagus. You're one of those rare few that I would track down without an email, just 'cause I know where to find you, but I'm a happy clam because you followed directions. :)

Hello,Wonderful giveaway! I would LOVE my own copy of Love Begins in Winter to put on my shelf of favorites and read again and again. I live in Massachusetts, and have a civilized street address. I promise on produce and all other things SVB-worthy to read and refer to this book many times! Thanks!~Ana

1. Love Begins in Winte2. Yes, I live in the US3. cynthiaborris@gmail.com4. I'll definitely read the book!5. I celebrate a women's option to change her mind. Thought I'd throw that in for good karma.6. Toes crossed...7. You're the best! I'm so proud of you. That's not to entice you in any way. Simply the truth as I see it and I see fine, thanks.

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